Review of Female Trouble (1976) by Barbara K — 18 Mar 2008

'Ohhh, you ruined Christmas!!!'.

"Nice girls don't wear cha cha heels....'.

This review of Female Trouble (1976) was written by Barbara K on 18 Mar 2008.

Female Trouble has generally received positive reviews.

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